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Posted On: 10/27/2021 8:04:28 AM
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Infection theory as Alz cause -- drug has promise for SOME patients.
The theory is that the same bacterium that causes gingivitis may cause inflammation that triggers Alzheimers.
They erred in their study by including a lot of people who were not infected by this bacterium -- but among the ones who DID test positive for it, there appears to be some benefit. Worth a read.
https://endpts.com/an-alzheimers-darkhorse-fa...ypothesis/
And a big reminder to brush and floss, not just for the sake of your gum and tooth health.
The theory is that the same bacterium that causes gingivitis may cause inflammation that triggers Alzheimers.
They erred in their study by including a lot of people who were not infected by this bacterium -- but among the ones who DID test positive for it, there appears to be some benefit. Worth a read.
https://endpts.com/an-alzheimers-darkhorse-fa...ypothesis/
And a big reminder to brush and floss, not just for the sake of your gum and tooth health.
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